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1 RIP-RAP Equation Selection and Rock Sizing

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3 Common Rock Sizing Relations HEC-11 USACE Isbash CALTRANS USBR ASCE USGS

4 DEVELOPMENT OF RELATIONSHIPS

5 Common Rock Sizing Relations HEC-11 USACE Isbash CALTRANS USBR ASCE USGS

6 HEC-11 Method Published by FHWA in 1989 Combination of theory and field observations Use in rivers and streams with: Discharges greater than 50 cfs Uniform or gradually varied flow conditions Straight or mildly curving reaches Uniform cross section geometry

7 HEC-11 Method 0.001V 3 D 50 = C s C a sf 1.5 d K 1

8 HEC-11 Method Where: D 50 = C s C sf 0.001V 3 a 1.5 d K 1 D 50 = stone size (ft) C s = (2.12 / (G s -1) 1.5 ) C sf = (SF / 1.2) (1.5) V a = average channel velocity (ft/s) d = average flow depth (ft) K 1 = [ 1 (sin 2 (θ) / sin 2 (Φ))] (1/2)

9 HEC-11 Method 0.001V 3 D 50 = C s C a sf d K Used field observations to verify theoretical approach Water surface slope Maximum flow depths ft Average velocities fps Channel discharges 1,270 76,300 cfs D 50 range ft

10 HEC-11 Method 0.001V 3 D 50 = C s C a sf d K C f = safety _ 1.2 factor 1.5 Provides guidance for SF selection For varying (R/W) ratios SF = for R/W > 30 SF = for 10 < R/W < 30 SF = for R/W < 10

11 HEC-11 Method 0.001V 3 D 50 = C s C a sf d K C f = safety _ 1.2 factor 1.5 Provides guidance for SF selection For varying flow conditions SF = for uniform flow, no impact from wave or floating debris and complete certainty in design parameters SF = for gradually varying flow with moderate impact from debris or waves SF = for rapidly varying or turbulent flow, significant impact from debris or ice and wave heights up to 2 feet.

12 Common Rock Sizing Relations HEC-11 USACE Isbash CALTRANS USBR ASCE USGS

13 USACE Method Published in 1994 in EM-1601 Use in man-made or natural channels with: Low turbulence Slopes less than 2% Not immediately downstream of turbulent areas

14 USACE Method 2.5 gd 1 K V 0.5 w γ s γ w γ d t C v C s C f S 30 D =

15 Where: D 30 USACE Method = S C s C v C f t d γ w γ s γ w 0.5 V K gd D 30 = stone size (ft) S f = safety factor (1.25) C s = stability coefficient for incipient failure 0.3 for angular rock C v = vertical velocity distribution coefficient 1.0 for straight channels, inside bends log (R/W), outside bends C t = thickness coefficient 1.0 for 1*D 100 or 1.5*D 50

16 Where: D 30 USACE Method = S C s C v C f t d γ w γ s γ w 0.5 V K gd d = local depth of flow (ft) s = unit weight of stone (lbs/ft 3 ) W = unit weight of water (lbs/ft 3 ) V = local depth averaged velocity (ft/s) g = gravitational constant (ft/s 2 ) K 1 = side slope correction factor 1.0 for bottom riprap 1 sin 2 θ sin 2 φ 0.5

17 D 30 USACE Method = S f γ w C scvctd γ s γ Method based on lab data from late 80 s D 50 : inches Thickness: inches Average velocity: ft/s Discharge: cfs Bed slope: Max side slope: 1.5:1 Verified with some field data w 0.5 V K gd ( 1 ) 2.5

18 Common Rock Sizing Relations HEC-11 USACE Isbash CALTRANS USBR ASCE USGS

19 ISBASH Method Developed by Isbash in 1936 Adopted by USACE in 1971 Developed for construction of dams by placing rock in flowing water

20 ISBASH Method D 50 = V2 a 2gC 2 ( G 1) s

21 ISBASH Method Where: D 50 = V2 a 2gC 2 ( G 1) s D 50 = stone size (ft) V a = average channel velocity (ft/s) G s = specific gravity of stone G = gravitational constant (ft/s 2 ) C = 0.86 for high turbulence zones 1.20 for low turbulence zones

22 ISBASH Method D 50 = 2 V a 2gC 2 G s ( 1) Empirical values for C determined to be 0.86 for minimum velocity required to move stones Empirical values for C determined to be 1.20 for maximum velocity required to move stones Rock size ranged from 4.7 to 9.8 inches

23 Common Rock Sizing Relations HEC-11 USACE Isbash CALTRANS USBR ASCE USGS

24 CALTRANS Method Developed the California Bank and Shore Protection method to protect highway embankments Result of a study by the Joint Bank Protection Committee appointed in 1949 Incorporated lab and field data Recommends individually designed layers of protection

25 CALTRANS Method W 33 = V 6 G s 3 sin 3 ρ ( 1) ( θ) G s

26 CALTRANS Method Where: W 33 = V 6 G s G 3 s ( 1) sin 3 ( ρ θ) W 33 = minimum weight of outside stone (lbs) V = stream velocity at bank (ft/s) 4/3 V a for impinging flow 2/3 V a for tangential flow V a = average channel velocity (ft/s) = 70 0 for randomly placed rubble = bank angle (degrees) G s = specific gravity of stone

27 CALTRANS Method W 33 = V 6 G s G 3 s ( 1) sin 3 ( ρ θ) Face of slope revetment no steeper than 1.5:1 Stone weight values tested: lbs for impinging flow lbs for tangential flow Velocities examined Average velocity fps Impinging velocity 6 32 fps Tangential velocity 3 16 fps

28 Common Rock Sizing Relations HEC-11 USACE Isbash CALTRANS USBR ASCE USGS

29 USBR Method Developed by Peterka and published in EM-25 in 1958 Developed for estimating rock size for use downstream of stilling basins Procedure based on prototype installations

30 USBR Method D = V2.06 a

31 USBR Method D = V a Where: D 50 = stone size (ft) V a = average channel velocity (ft/s)

32 USBR Method D = V a Prototype velocities ranged from 1-8 ft/s Tests conducted on sands, gravels and stone up to 2.5 inches Field observations of riprap up to 18 inches Riprap layer must have no more than 40% smaller than stable stone size

33 Common Rock Sizing Relations HEC-11 USACE Isbash CALTRANS USBR ASCE USGS

34 ASCE Published by Vanoni in 1977 Based on Isbash (1936) Modified to account for channel slope Rocks size dependent on: Flow velocity Unit weight of stone Channel side slope

35 ASCE Method 1/3 D 50 = 6W πγ s

36 Where: ASCE Method D G s V 6 W = ( ) 3 ( ) = 6W πγ s 1/3 G 1 cos 3 s θ D 50 = stone size (ft) W = weight of stone (lbs) V = local depth averaged velocity (ft/sec) s = unit weight of stone (ib/ft 3 ) W = unit weight of water (lb/ft 3 ) G s = specific gravity of stone ( s / w )

37 ASCE Method D 50 = 6W πγ s 1/3 Based on Isbash equation with a modification to account for channel bank slope Uses Isbash because it is in line with experience to rock size that will resist movement by flow Velocity taken 10 feet from bank Angle of attack less than 30 degrees

38 Common Rock Sizing Relations HEC-11 USACE Isbash CALTRANS USBR ASCE USGS

39 USGS Method Result of analysis by Blodgett (1981) examining field data from Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada and Arizona Published equation stated to apply to all channels, curved or straight, with side slopes less than or equal to 1.5:1 Incorporated HEC-11 relationship

40 USGS Method 0. 01V a D =

41 USGS Method 0. 01V a D = Where: D 50 = stone size (ft) V a = average cross section velocity (ft/s)

42 USGS Method D = 0. 01V 50 a 2.44 Incorporated 26 sites and 39 flow events 14 failure points due to particle erosion Utilized HEC-11 velocity/d 50 values to add points to plot Approximate range of velocities utilized: 2.5 <V averag e< 17 fps Approximate range of median rock sizes: 0.5 < D 50 < 3.0 ft

43 Abt and Johnson Steep slope sizing equation Result of flume testing by Abt and Johnson (1991) Developed for the NRC to protect low level waste impoundments

44 Abt and Johnson (1991) 5. 23S 0.43 q d D = Rule of thumb: Increase q d by 35% to use as an envelope relationship

45 Abt and Johnson (1991) 5. 23S 0.43 q d D =

46 Abt and Johnson Method 0.43 D = 5. 23S q 50 d 0.56 Tested on slopes of 1, 2, 8, 10 and 20% Unit discharges up to ~7cfs/ft Rock sizes of 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 inches

47 Abt and Johnson (1991) 5. 23S 0.43 q d D = Where: D 50 = stone size (in) S = bed slope q d = unit discharge (ft 2 /s)

48 Summary of Methods Y=10ft, z=2, SF = Rock Size (ft) HEC-11 Isbash USBR ASCE USACE Flow Velocity (ft/sec)

49 Riprap Design Criteria, Specifications and Quality Control NCHRP Report 568

50 NCHRP Project Objectives Riprap applications: Channel banks Bridge piers Bridge abutments Guide banks and other countermeasures Overtopping flow

51 NCHRP Report 568 Objectives Product: Design guidelines Material specifications & test methods Construction & Quality Control guidelines

52 Riprap size, shape, and quality B (width) C (thickness) A (length) Characteristic diameter d corresponds to the intermediate (B) axis A/C ratio should not exceed 3.0 so that particles are not needle-like, like, nor are they platy Particles should be angular, not round

53 Riprap gradation m 0.75 m 0.50 m 0.25 m 0.10 m d 85 Allowable d 85 /d 15 minimum: 27.3/18.3 = 1.5 ideal: 30.0/16.0 = 1.9 maximum: 32.3/12.8 = 2.5 Percent Finer by Weight, % d 50 Allowable range of sizes for Class VI riprap (d 50 = 21 inches) 20 d Stone Size, inches

54 Revetment Riprap

55 Revetment Riprap Minimum freeboard 2 ft (0.6 m) Design high water Geotextile or granular filter Maximum slope 1V:1.5H Minimum riprap thickness = larger of (1.5d 50 or d 100 ) Ambient bed elevation Toe down riprap to maximum scour depth Maximum scour depth : (Long-term degradation) + (Toe scour) + (Contraction scour)

56 Revetment Riprap Minimum freeboard 2 ft (0.6 m) Design high water Riprap mound height = desired toe down depth Riprap mound thickness = 2x layer thickness on slope Ambient bed elevation Alternative toe detail

57 Revetment Riprap d 30 = y(s f C s C v C t ) K 1 V (S des g 1)gy 2.5 Note: d 50 ~ 1.2(d ) US Army Corps of Engineers EM-1601

58 EM-1601 D30/d Failed D85/D15 < 1.6 Stable D85/D15 < 1.6 Failed D85/D15 = 2.8 Stable D85/D15 = 2.8 Failed D85/D15 = 3.9 Stable D85/D15 = 3.9 Failed D85/D15 = 4.6 Stable D85/D15 = 4.6 EM 1601 D d 30 = 0.30 V (Sg 1)gd V/[gd(S g -1)] 0.5

59 HEC-11 D50/d Failed D85/D15 < 1.6 Stable D85/D15 < 1.6 Failed D85/D15 = 2.8 Stable D85/D15 = 2.8 Failed D85/D15 = 3.9 Stable D85/D15 = 3.9 Failed D85/D15 = 4.6 Stable D85/D15 = 4.6 HEC-11 D d 50 = V (Sg 1)gd V/[gd(S g -1)] 0.5

60 Pier Riprap Schoharie Creek, NY

61 Pier Riprap Schoharie Creek bridge pier No. 2

62 Pier Riprap FLOW Pier Filter t Minimum riprap thickness t = 3d 50, depth of contraction scour, or depth of bedform trough, whichever is greatest Filter placement = 4/3(a) from pier (all around)

63 Pier Riprap FLOW a 2a 2a Pier width = a (normal to flow) Riprap placement = minimum 2(a) from pier (all around)

64 Pier Riprap d 50 = (S V g des 1)2g 2 FHWA Hydraulic Engineering Circular 23

65 Abutment Riprap

66 Abutment Riprap

67 Abutment Riprap

68 Abutment Riprap Abutment 2 (0.6 m) Freeboard Design High Water Riprap Thickness = 1.5D 50 or D 100 1V:2H Geotextile or Granular Filter Apron Floodplain

69 Abutment Riprap D 50 = y (S g K 1) 2 V g y for F r 0.8 D 50 = y (S g K 1) 2 V g y 0.14 for F r > 0.8

70 Abutment Riprap Abutment riprap sizing based on Setback Ratio (SBR) method: SBR = Distance from main channel Flow depth in main channel

71 Abutment Riprap, SBR > 5

72 Abutment Riprap, SBR < 5

73 Abutment Riprap, SBR > 5 SBR < 5

74 Main Channel Channel Bank Floodplain FLOW Riprap Extent Apron Minimum of: 2y or 25 feet Maximum of: 2y or 25 feet Abutment

75 Abutment vs. guide bank 3.0 m/s m/s

76 ISBASH Method Developed by Isbash in 1936 Adopted by USACE in 1971 Developed for construction of dams by placing rock in flowing water

77 ISBASH Method D 50 = V2 a 2gC 2 ( G 1) s

78 ISBASH Method Where: D 50 = V2 a 2gC 2 ( G 1) s D 50 = stone size (ft) V a = average channel velocity (ft/s) G s = specific gravity of stone G = gravitational constant (ft/s 2 ) C = 0.86 for high turbulence zones 1.20 for low turbulence zones

79 Revetment Riprap d 30 = y(s f C s C v C t ) K 1 V (S des g 1)gy 2.5 Cv = 1.25 Note: d 50 ~ 1.2(d ) US Army Corps of Engineers EM-1601

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